With some awesome day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to enjoy everything that Newcastle, 30 miles away, has to offer. Among your first stops here ought to be Newcastle Beach, Charlestown Square and Nobbys Head Beach. Hawks Nest is another great option. It’s 60 miles away and has a variety of intriguing things to see and do. Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge, Jimmys Beach and Winda Woppa Reserve are only the start.